Pirates U14s win 'Plate' Final

13th April, 2008

Pirates U14s 41 Launceston U14s 19

The Pirates were worthy winners of this keenly contested Cornwall U14s Plate Final played at St. Ives on Sunday, with centre Harvey James in fine form as he quickly scored a hat-trick of tries, and converted two for good measure, to stun Launceston.

Recovering from an early shock, the spirited 'All Blacks' side regrouped and came back into the match to score a converted try, only for the Pirates to impress again from the restart when a swift display of handling ended with Harry Hudson scoring a corner try which made it 24-7 at the interval.

The Pirates continued to dominate in the second half, Connor Outram scoring first, with then a fourth for James. Launceston hit back with their second try of the match, before Pirates flanker Michael Springett responded to cross for his 26th try of the season.

There was still time for Launceston to notch up their third try, but it was consolation only, as the Pirates were deserved victors, it a reward for their effort put in all season.

Scorers - tries: James (4), Hudson, Outram, Springett; cons: James (3).

Back L-R: Neil Taylor (coach), Gabriel Sullivan, Bradley Jose, Ross Williams, Kyle Allen, Michael Springett, Cody Martin-Watson, Zac Gribble, Tom Leah, Ed Leah (coach).

Middle L-R: Zac Perry, Connor Murley, William Collins, Sam Kean, Gary Nicholls, Lloyd Heron, Liam Walsh, Treve Williams, Oliver Semmens,.

Front L-R: Callum Wright, Isaac Rogers, Keiran Taylor, Harvey James, Harry Hudson, Richard Walters, Kyle Gribble (water boy).